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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,327.46, 16,989.54 and 3,007.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,327.46, 16,989.54 and 3,007.98 is: 4,511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,327.46 : 16,989.54 = 3,007.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,327.46/16,989.54 = 3,007.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,327.46x = 16,989.54 × 3,007.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,327.46x = 51,104,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,104,196.53/11,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.53

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